The Devil's Bath

02.07.2024. /

 TUESDAY

 9:30pm

 Tuškanac Summer Stage

COUNTRY
Austria, Germany
YEAR:
2024
DIRECTOR:
Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala
STARS
Anja Plaschg, David Scheid, Maria Hofstätter
GENRE:
Drama, horror
Language
German
DURATION:
121 min
ORIGINAL TITLE

Des Teufels Bad

In 18th century rural Austria, young Agnes marries her beloved Wolf. Her dreams of a blissful marriage are quickly shattered by a controlling mother-in-law and her husband's apparent disinterest. Isolated and despairing, Agnes descends into the dark depths of her mind, facing unforeseen dangers and dark secrets that lead her to contemplate terrifying decisions. "Des Teufel's Bad" takes us through a gripping and chilling tale of bravery, survival, and confronting the unknown.

BIO

Veronika Franz is an Austrian director and screenwriter known for her work on disturbing and psychologically complex films. Together with Severin Fiala, she directed "Goodnight Mommy" (2014) and "The Lodge" (2019), which received critical acclaim for their atmosphere and tension. With "The Devil's Bath," Franz continues to explore dark themes and the human psyche through her unique style. Severin Fiala is an Austrian director and screenwriter known for creating intense horror films together with Veronika Franz. Their films "Goodnight Mommy" (2014) and "The Lodge" (2019) are known for their tense atmosphere and psychological depth. With "The Devil's Bath," Fiala continues his collaboration with Franz, bringing viewers another disturbing and deeply emotional horror.